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apartamento

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apartment?A rented or owned dwelling unit in a larger building.,flat?British English term for an apartment.

Also:suite?Often used for hotel or tourist lodging.

📝 In Action

Necesito un apartamento con dos dormitorios.

I need an apartment with two bedrooms.

¿Cuánto cuesta alquilar este apartamento cerca de la playa?

How much does it cost to rent this apartment near the beach?

Hemos decorado el apartamento con muebles modernos.

We have decorated the flat with modern furniture.

Word Connections

Synonyms

piso (flat (common in Spain))
departamento (apartment (common in Latin America))
vivienda (dwelling / housing)

Common Collocations

alquilar un apartamento – to rent an apartment
un apartamento amueblado – a furnished apartment
el edificio de apartamentos – the apartment building

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'apartamento' ends in -o, it uses the masculine article 'el' (el apartamento) and the masculine plural 'los' (los apartamentos). This is a very common pattern for Spanish nouns.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "La apartamento es muy grande."

Correction: El apartamento es muy grande. Remember 'apartamento' is masculine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Choosing your word

While 'apartamento' is understood everywhere, if you are speaking in Spain, you will hear 'piso' much more often for a standard flat. In many parts of Latin America, 'departamento' is the preferred choice.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: apartamento

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish word is usually preferred over 'apartamento' when discussing flats in Madrid?

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Word Family

apartar(to separate / to set aside) - verb

apartado(section / secluded) - noun/adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'apartamento' the same as 'departamento'?

Yes, they mean the exact same thing (an apartment or flat). 'Departamento' is generally favored in Central and South America, while 'apartamento' is widely used across the Caribbean, the US, and sometimes in Spain.

How do I make 'apartamento' plural?

Since 'apartamento' ends in a vowel, you just add 's' to the end: 'apartamentos'. You must also change the article to plural: 'los apartamentos'.